An Introduction to LASSIs Part 2: The LASSI Diane Browder, Ph.D. Caryn Allison, M.Ed.
Introduction to the LASSI
• LASSI stands for:
– Language Arts Sample Systematic Instruction Script
• Developed for 3 grade bands:
– Elementary (3-5)
– Middle (6-8)
– High School (9-12+)
MATERIALS
• Response options are provided at the end of the lesson
• Use AT as needed
• Add picture supports to text if needed, but we encourage
you to try without first
• Augment using objects for students with the most severe
disabilities or multiple disabilities
Suggested Timeline for Teaching a LASSI
Teach LASSI over 1 month period
• ~4 days with model (provided)
• ~8 days with next chapters (teachers create response options)
• ~4 days with generalization ideas (provided)
Collect data twice per week for each student on progress monitoring data sheet
Contact Information
• UNC Charlotte
• Dept. of Special Education and Child Development
• c/o Caryn Allison
• 9201 University City Blvd.
• Charlotte, NC 28277
• Office: (704) 687-8492
• Fax: (704) 687-2916